I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping teens and young adults overcome anxiety, symptoms of trauma, and how to build healthy relationships. I have been working with teens and young adults struggling with mental health since 2011 and practicing as a Clinical Therapist since graduating with my MSW in 2017. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, piano, recording music, playing hockey, video games, VR and going on adventures with my kid.
I often utilize video games & VR as therapeutic tools combined with evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR to assist my clients achieve their goals. I operate from a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, and I use a solutions focused and strengths-based approaches to therapy. My clients often describe me as warm, "chill," fun, non-judgmental, and helpful.
People who choose to work with me can expect a teammate who values acceptance, safety, trust, collaboration, choice, empowerment, and support in the relationship. Many who do therapy with me tend to focus their treatment on growth and healing through exploring their values & beliefs, gaining new insights about themselves, and learning skills of effective communication and emotion regulation, and skillsets for navigating life obstacles and difficult transitions.
